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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 70.63 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 70.63 and 40.35 is: 55.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 70.63 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/70.63 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 70.63 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 2,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.92/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.74

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